Counterfeiting of banknotes, important documents, and branded goods continues to be a
major worldwide problem for governments, businesses, and consumers. This problem has …

Thermochromic photonic crystals (PC) have been extensively studied owing to their
potential applications in displays, smart windows, sensors, and anti-counterfeiting devices …

Increasing the incidence of infectious diseases and antibiotic-resistant bacteria results in
threats to both economy and man health. Cotton textiles are characterized by cellulosic …

Counterfeiting causes loose of trillions of dollars annually. It harms the personal safety by
using fake components like electronic products. According to the world health organization …

A simple strategy was introduced to develop fluorescent wood with the ability to alter its color
when exposed to both visible and ultraviolet lights. Injecting a combination of europium and …

Novel smart biochromic cotton fibers were prepared via immobilization of the naturally
occurring anthocyanin into cotton textile for identification of bacteria for many possible …

Smart windows that use photochromic colorless wooden materials are an intriguing and
urgent area of research. Herein, we create afterglow transparent woods with UV-induced …

Fluorescent adhesives have shown various drawbacks, including expensive price, low
efficiency, and poor durability. Recently, various studies have shown that self-healing …

Ammonia is a significant industrial gaseous agent that is colorless. However, long exposure
to ammonia gas can cause organ damages or even death. This study describes the …

A tricyanofuran hydrazone (TCFH) spectroscopic probe was produced to visually recognize
Fe (III) ions in aqueous environments. The synthesis was started by reacting tricyanofuran …